QUOTE(Bedlam Bikes @ Dec 27 2007, 03:40 PM)

Are the trails icy to the point of where studded tracks are practically REQUIRED in order to have a good ride?
I rode a little bit of 7 yesterday near Shewsbury...definately NOT a sheet of ice, but it is hard pack. Trails were flat and fast! This will be an excellent base for the season...now just need some fresh powder to go on top!